2009 BMW 335 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 89 L |