2006 BMW Z4 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 Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (343 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. 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 Z4 (495 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
