1980 BMW M1 vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1980 BMW M1. 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M1 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
