2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
