1996 BMW 528 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 528 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
