1971 BMW 3 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 928 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 255 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 | 1380 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |