2008 BMW 550 vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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. 2008 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1980 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1980 Porsche 936 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 936 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2141 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 700 kg |