2002 BMW 520 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,989 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (476 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2002 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 520 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (640 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 520 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 911 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 3989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 476 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |