2008 BMW 330 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3164 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |