2008 BMW X5 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | X5 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3299 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2191 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |