2007 BMW 330 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
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 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1995 Porsche 993.
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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 993 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |