2009 BMW 530 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 591 kg more than 1972 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, 2009 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |