2007 BMW M6 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
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 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 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 260 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968. 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, 2007 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
