1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1993 Porsche 965.
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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 3.3 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
