1989 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 530 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928.
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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 928 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 928 | 530 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |