1995 BMW 330 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |