1996 BMW 740 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1993 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 92 L |
