1985 BMW 324 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 324 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
