2007 BMW 325 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 17 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 53 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 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 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 2007 BMW 325. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
