1975 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Porsche 911 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 535 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2888 mm |