2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, both 2001 Porsche 911 and 2001 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
