1980 BMW M1 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M1 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M1 | 924 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |