2001 BMW L7 vs. 1998 Porsche 911

To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2001 BMW L7. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW L7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW L7 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW L7. (350 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW L7. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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