1988 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 24 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 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 580 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 2012 BMW 640 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. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3162 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
