2009 BMW 550 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 550 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3589 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 946 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |