2008 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (272 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1993 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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |
