1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 630 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 911. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3387 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |