1996 BMW 332 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1996 BMW 332 and 1996 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 332. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 332 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
