2008 BMW 323 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 323 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2992 cc |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 750 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |