2000 BMW 316 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 316 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316. 2000 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
