2008 BMW 550 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 924 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1984 cc |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 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 | 1660 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |