2006 BMW 523 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 523 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 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 252 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 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 523 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |