2005 BMW 320 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 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 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 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 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 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |