2007 BMW 325 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
