2005 BMW 730 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
