1998 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1986 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, 1998 BMW 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
