1972 BMW 3 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 944 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |