2009 BMW M3 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.8 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 | 1320 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
