1995 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
