1998 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |