1987 BMW 750 vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993. 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
