1989 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 23 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, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1989 Porsche 928. 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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 928 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1790 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 |
