1991 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1991 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1991 BMW 318. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |