2003 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2003 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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 420 more horse power than 2003 BMW 330. (184 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 330 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2003 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 330 | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
