2007 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968.
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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 968 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 74 L |