1996 BMW 735 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 735 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |
