2008 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 936 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 2650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 632 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 775 kg |