2006 BMW 650 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 13 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 254 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 650 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 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 - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
