2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Carrera GT | 120 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 330 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 51 L |
