1998 BMW 728 vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 944. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1987 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 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 728 | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 728 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |
