1993 BMW 856 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1993 BMW 856. (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 856. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 856. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 856.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 856 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |