2007 BMW M6 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1993 Porsche 965. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2270 mm |
