2011 BMW Z4 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 BMW Z4 and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW Z4 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Z4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
