1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 BMW 760
To start off, 2010 BMW 760 is newer by 21 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 760 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1989 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, 2010 BMW 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2010 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 535 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1481 mm |
