2005 BMW 316 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316. 2004 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
