1995 BMW CLS vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (221 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | CLS | 944 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |