2004 BMW 645 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 645 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |