1992 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 3 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1992 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |