1990 BMW 316 vs. 1988 Porsche 944

To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.

Compare all specifications:

1990 BMW 316 1988 Porsche 944
Make BMW Porsche
Model 316 944
Year Released 1990 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 2990 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 141 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.9:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1280 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2390 mm