2009 BMW 630 vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1984 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 630 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 630 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
