2003 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 968 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |