1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1993 De Tomaso Bigua and 1993 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Bigua | 968 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |