1985 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911. 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
