2006 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 650 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 650 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 650 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |