2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2006 BMW 630 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 630 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |