2009 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (330 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
