1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1996 De Tomaso Bigua 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Bigua | 993 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |