2008 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 650 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2355 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |