2005 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924.
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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 924 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |