1991 BMW M12 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1987 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M12 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
