2007 BMW 323 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 19 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 134 kg more 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 323 | 944 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2990 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 240 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 | 1490 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |