1988 BMW 316 vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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, 1992 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 316 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
