1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 23 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 Porsche 928 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4957 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
