2005 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 21 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
