2004 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 330 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
