1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
