2003 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW M3 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M3 | 928 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 430 Nm |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |