2007 BMW 650 vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 650. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 650 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
