2005 BMW 318 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318.
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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 318 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 429 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |