2007 BMW 330 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |