1993 Porsche 993 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1993 Porsche 993 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968. 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 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 993 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 993 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
