1986 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1986 BMW 325 and 1986 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 911 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
