2005 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 944 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |