1993 Porsche 993 vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993. 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 993 | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 993 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2497 mm |
