1992 BMW 540 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 282 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (342 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 540 | 993 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |