1993 Porsche 993 vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 18 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, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 525 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993. 2011 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 993 | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 993 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2968 mm |
