2009 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |
