1991 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
