2008 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |