2009 BMW 550 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3596 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
