2008 BMW 335 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 BMW 335. 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, 2008 BMW 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |