2007 BMW M3 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
