2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Carrera GT | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
