1991 BMW 320 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1991 BMW 320 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,478 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 924 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 320 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924.
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, 1985 Porsche 924 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 320 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1217 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
