1999 BMW 328 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 BMW 328 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 BMW 328. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 328 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 328. (279 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 328. 1999 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 328 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 328 | 944 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1312 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |