2009 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
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 Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5733 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 92 L |
