2008 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |