2004 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 291 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 530. (290 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
