1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944.
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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 2800 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 2800 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
