2009 BMW 330 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 92 L |
