2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 407 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
