2007 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 220 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
