1978 BMW M1 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (163 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1982 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944. 1982 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW M1 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M1 | 944 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 66 L |