1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 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 460 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. (590 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 5.8 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
