2005 BMW 730 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (214 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 599 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 944 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2390 mm |