2008 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
