1995 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 7 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 89 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
