1992 BMW 332 vs. 2000 Porsche 996
To start off, 2000 Porsche 996 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Porsche 996. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 2000 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 332 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
