1996 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 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 BMW 640 (630 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 911. (584 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 911. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 640 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 584 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Top Speed | 296 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2855 mm |
