2000 BMW 323 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 323 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 323 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323. 2000 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 323 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 323 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 371 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |