2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2001 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 535 (406 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
