1992 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 545 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1992 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 545. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 545 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
