2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW 330 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 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
