2005 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 210 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 325 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
