1992 BMW 538 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 538. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 538 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 538 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 538 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |