1995 Porsche 965 vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 965 | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 965 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 356 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2761 mm |
