2004 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 BMW 330 and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 330 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 330 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 89 L |