1974 BMW 3 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1974 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 3 | 928 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 274 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 | 1433 kg | 1580 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 |