2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2005 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 BMW Z4. (184 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2005 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | Z4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3605 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |