2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
