2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.2 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |