1977 BMW 320 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 320 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 92 L |
