2003 BMW 520 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 944 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |