2008 BMW 318 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
