2007 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1995 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 92 L |