2008 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 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 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |