1992 BMW 530 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1992 BMW 530 and 1992 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 530 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
