1998 BMW 328 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 BMW 328. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 328. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 328 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |