1992 BMW 545 vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1992 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965.
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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 545. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 545 | 965 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |