2009 BMW 135 vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944. 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 135 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 66 L |
