1990 BMW 518 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 518 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 74 L |
