2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 8 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 374 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Carrera GT | 328 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 57 L |
