2009 BMW M5 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M5. (520 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M5. 2009 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M5 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | M5 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 520 Nm | 909 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |