1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
