1994 Porsche 968 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 705 kg more than 1994 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 968 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 968 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2989 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
