2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 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. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 335 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |