1993 BMW 316 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
