2005 BMW 325 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
