2004 BMW 325 vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
