1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 Porsche 928.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 928. (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2510 mm |
