2009 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 (315 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (281 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2990 cc |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 240 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 | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
