1990 BMW M3 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 92 L |
