2007 BMW 550 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
