1995 BMW 317 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 6 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 BMW 317. 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 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 317 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 317 | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |