1995 BMW M5 vs. 1995 BMW S3
To start off, both 1995 BMW M5 and 1995 BMW S3 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1995 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M5.
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 BMW M5 (400 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1995 BMW S3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | S3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
