1992 BMW 325 vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1992 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 325 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (286 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 1985 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 325 | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 286 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |