2005 BMW 318 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |