2008 BMW 118 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
