2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. 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. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 205 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2007 BMW 330 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 330 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |