2009 BMW 650 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 650.
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 (540 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 650. (490 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 650 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2280 mm |