2008 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 BMW 530 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |