2001 BMW 735 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 2001 BMW 735 and 1993 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2001 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1993 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, 2001 BMW 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911. 2001 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 735 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 735 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 272 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |