2001 BMW Compact vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 405 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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, 1993 Porsche 911 (286 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Compact | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
