1995 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1995 BMW 330 and 1995 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1995 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 993 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |