2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 291 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 473 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |
