2009 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 530 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
