1999 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 284 Nm |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |