2009 BMW 530 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 935. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 935 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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 (481 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935. 2009 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 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 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 935 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 481 Nm | 310 Nm |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |