2000 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1995 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 330 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |