2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW X6 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 M is newer by 12 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 M weights approximately 875 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X6 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW X6 M | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | X6 M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4876 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
