1998 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 4.8 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 | 1470 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 | 78 L |