1988 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 74 L |
