2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 395 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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
