1995 BMW CLS vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | CLS | 928 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 439 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |