2009 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 1 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 100 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 523 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |