Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurbovsBMW M1 (E26) 3.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930)

3.3 Turbo

301 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1978-1987
VS

BMW M1 (E26)

3.5

277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    301 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    412 Nm
    304 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
301hp224kW
277hp207kW
Torque
412Nm304lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.5s
Calculated
20.7s
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,299cc201cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,360mm172in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,824mm72in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,560mm101in
Front track
1,432mm56in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,501mm59in
1,576mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
125mm5in
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
80L
116L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurboBMW M1 (E26) 3.5PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,700 rpm
BMWM1 (E26)3.56,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.5 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo has 24 hp more than BMW M1 (E26) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 and Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
412 Nm
304 lb-ft
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
1,300 kg
2,866 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5.4 s
BMWM1 (E26)3.55.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo and BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: 2.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
762 km
473 mi
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
277 hp
207 kW
5.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
277 hp
207 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
5.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
BMWM1 (E26)3.5
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 TurboBMWM1 (E26)3.5
Power
301 hp
224 kW
277 hp
207 kW
Torque
412 Nm
304 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,360 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
762 km
473 mi
899 km
559 mi
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurboBMW M1 (E26) 3.5
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 82 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5

  • Has 137 km (85 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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