1986 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |