2000 BMW 318 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
