1996 BMW 318 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 BMW 318 is newer by 2 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1996 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 318 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
