2000 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
