1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1995 BMW Z3 and 1995 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 BMW Z3. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 BMW Z3. 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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Z3. (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Z3 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z3 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 74 L |
