2004 BMW M5 vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 BMW M5 and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 BMW M5. (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M5. (520 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M5 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
