1994 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 BMW M3. (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 BMW M3. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
