2005 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
