2009 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 328 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4468 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
