1996 Porsche 993 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 993. (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 993.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 993 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 993 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3746 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2968 mm |
