1993 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 330.
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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 2011 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
