2005 BMW 316 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 316 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
