1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1990 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 5.8 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 316 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |