2006 BMW 630 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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 928 (500 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 630 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 630 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |
