2002 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |