2009 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924.
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 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 924 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 241 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 Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 84 L |