1994 BMW M5 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
