1994 BMW 316 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1994 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 316 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
