2003 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 996 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |