2001 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2001 BMW 325 and 2001 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325.
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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 325 | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 325 | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |