1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
