2005 BMW 535 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 BMW 535. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 535 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 BMW 535 (330 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 535 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 535 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 76.4 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 | 1685 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |