1984 BMW M6 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911. 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 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M6 | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |