2006 BMW M6 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1997 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M6 | 993 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |