BMW Z1 (1988 – 1991) vs Porsche 944 S (1988 – 1991): specs compared
The Porsche 944 S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 225 km/h. The BMW Z1 uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 10.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,310 kg. At 4,229 mm, the Porsche 944 S is 279 mm longer than the BMW Z1.
| Specification |
BMW
Z1
1988 – 1991
|
Porsche
944 S
1988 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1991 | 1988 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 hp | 211 hp |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,950 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,278 mm | 1,275 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 kg | 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.