2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 15 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | X3 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
