2008 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 930 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3299 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |