2007 BMW 545 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 BMW 545. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2013 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 545 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
