2006 BMW 650 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 17 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 650 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
