2004 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
