1988 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1988 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 545 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3162 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
