1998 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1998 BMW 330 and 1998 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1152 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |