2008 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 20 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 170 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 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 944 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |