1985 BMW 333 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 333. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 333 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 928. (307 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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 333 (705 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 333 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 333 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
