1993 BMW 325 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1993 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 325 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 325 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
