1980 BMW M5 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1990 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M5 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M5 | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |