2008 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
