2004 BMW 320 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 928 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |