1988 BMW 524 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 524 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 524 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 524 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
