2005 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
