1999 BMW Z8 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z8. (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW Z8 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | Z8 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4939 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 67 L |