2005 BMW 330 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1994 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, 2005 BMW 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |
