1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 3200 CS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 993 | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
