2008 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Porsche RGT
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche RGT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche RGT would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche RGT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Porsche RGT. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche RGT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Porsche RGT. 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, 2000 Porsche RGT (376 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche RGT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2000 Porsche RGT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M3 | RGT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2340 mm |
