2003 BMW X Activity vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2003 BMW X Activity and 2003 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2003 BMW X Activity. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X Activity. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 BMW X Activity. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (621 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW X Activity. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW X Activity.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X Activity | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | X Activity | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
