1990 BMW 320 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1990 BMW 320 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 320 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 928 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 408 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |