2000 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 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, 2000 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
