2001 BMW M vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 BMW M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
