1997 BMW S3 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1997 BMW S3. (260 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW S3.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW S3. (330 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW S3. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW S3 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | S3 | 928 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 430 Nm |
Top Speed | 258 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |