2009 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |