2006 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 545 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 545.
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 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 545 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1808 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |