2008 BMW 523 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2008 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 523 | 924 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
