2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 BMW 316
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2006 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
