2009 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 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 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 156 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1476 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 |
