2000 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Porsche 3400
To start off, both 2000 BMW 316 and 2000 Porsche 3400 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 3400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 3400 (310 HP) has 197 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 3400 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316.
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, 2000 Porsche 3400 (359 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche 3400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2000 Porsche 3400 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 3400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
