1980 BMW 628 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 628 | 944 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |