1995 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1995 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 249 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M5 | 965 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |