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 68 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 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 324 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2005 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 930 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |