1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 BMW 645

To start off, 2005 BMW 645 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2005 BMW 645. (326 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 645. (447 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 645. 2005 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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