1985 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 325 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 944 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |