1985 BMW 324 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 324 | 911 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |