1995 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 45 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
