2009 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3818 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |