1982 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 944 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |