1996 BMW 735 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (250 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735.
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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (309 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 735 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2280 mm |
