1987 BMW 750 vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
