1992 BMW 540 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 540 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 92 L |