2009 BMW M5 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928. 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
