2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 650 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |