2008 BMW 528 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2008 BMW 528 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 BMW 528.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 528 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 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 | 1340 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
