2005 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
