2009 BMW 523 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 523 | 968 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |