1983 BMW 323 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1983 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1983 BMW 323. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 323 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 323 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2315 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
