2005 BMW 748 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 748 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
