1985 Porsche 924 vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924. 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 924 | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 924 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2478 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2659 mm |
