2006 BMW 330 vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 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, 2006 BMW 330 (411 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 928 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |