1994 Porsche 993 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993. 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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 993 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2888 mm |
