2008 BMW 523 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 18 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 523 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:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 523 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
