2003 Porsche GT2 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 439 kg more than 2003 Porsche GT2.
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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche GT2 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | GT2 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 456 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2761 mm |
