1993 BMW 856 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 856 | 928 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |