1996 BMW 725 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 725 | 968 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |