2004 BMW 118 vs. 1994 Porsche Karisma

To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche Karisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche Karisma would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche Karisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche Karisma (268 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche Karisma should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118.

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, 1994 Porsche Karisma (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche Karisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118. 2004 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche Karisma has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche Karisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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