2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z9 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9.
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 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z9 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
