1995 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1995 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3746 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.2 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2031 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 57 L |
