2009 BMW 128 vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 128 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 128 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
