2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 535 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3066 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |