2008 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 BMW 335 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |