1994 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (356 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2007 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW M5 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M5 | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |