1995 BMW 330 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944. 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 944 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |