2003 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318. 2003 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 318 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
