1994 BMW 518 vs. 1994 Porsche Karisma
To start off, both 1994 BMW 518 and 1994 Porsche Karisma were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche Karisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche Karisma (268 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche Karisma should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518.
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, 1994 Porsche Karisma (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche Karisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1994 Porsche Karisma | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 518 | Karisma |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
