2009 BMW M3 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (297 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930. 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M3 | 930 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1525 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |