1990 BMW 316 vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 320 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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
