1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928. 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
