2001 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 596 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2001 BMW 745 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. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 745 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |