1998 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 65 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 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 320 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 968 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |