2005 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 944 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |