1983 BMW 316 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 316.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 316 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 316 | 944 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |