2003 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 520 | 993 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
