1995 BMW CLS vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW CLS. (260 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | CLS | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 450 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |