1989 Porsche 944 vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 944 | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 944 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |
