1990 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1990 BMW 316 and 1990 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
