1990 BMW 518 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 5 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 518 | 993 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |