1988 BMW 535 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, both vehicles can yield 305 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1988 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 535 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
