1996 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 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, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1996 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |
