2007 BMW 550 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (430 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3599 cc |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |