2009 BMW 330 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. 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 330 (500 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 255 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 | 1365 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |