2005 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 BMW 545 and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 996. (315 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996. 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 545 | 996 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |