2009 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |
