2007 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 89 L |