2008 BMW 523 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 2008 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 523 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |