2005 BMW 748 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1993 Porsche 965. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 748. (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 748.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 748 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
