2011 BMW 335 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 335 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 335 | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |