2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.

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