2002 BMW 332 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 332 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 332 | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |