2006 BMW 325 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 325 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |