1989 BMW 850 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 1 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1988 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 928 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |