2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
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 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |
