1990 BMW M3 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1990 BMW M3. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 95 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
