2008 BMW 630 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 630 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 630 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
