Which V8 Engine Lasts Longer: Porsche or BMW?

TLDRIn this video, we drain the oil from a Porsche and a BMW, then run the engines until they explode to see which one lasts the longest. The Porsche has a 4.5L V8 with 335 horsepower, while the BMW has a 4.4L V8 with 286 horsepower. After running the engines for over 20 minutes, the BMW lasts longer and proves to be a tough engine.

Key insights

💣The BMW's 4.4L V8 engine lasts longer than the Porsche's 4.5L V8 in the oil draining and engine explosion test.

🛠The Porsche's 4.5L V8 engine puts out more horsepower than the BMW's 4.4L V8.

📈Both engines are driven by a six-speed automatic gearbox and power all four wheels.

💨The BMW's engine still works fine despite the car being damaged during an off-road video shoot.

🛠The Porsche's engine is in better overall condition, as the BMW has an airbag fault and other damage.

Q&A

Why did you destroy the cars?

The cars were already damaged during an off-road video shoot, and they were no longer roadworthy. We wanted to have some fun before scrapping them.

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Which engine puts out more torque?

The Porsche's 4.5L V8 puts out 420 Newton meters of torque, while the BMW's 4.4L V8 puts out 440 Newton meters.

What is the difference between the BMW X5 and the KN?

The BMW X5 is an older model that has been damaged during an off-road video shoot, while the KN is a facelifted version of the X5 with some engine modifications.

Can I buy the salvaged parts from the cars?

Unfortunately, there weren't many salvageable parts from the cars, but you can watch another video where the host tries to salvage parts from a different car.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In this video, the host compares the durability of the V8 engines in a Porsche and a BMW.

07:32The BMW's 4.4L V8 engine starts up smoothly, while the Porsche's 4.5L V8 has an airbag fault.

10:58After draining the oil from both cars, the host starts the engines and runs them.

12:33The BMW's engine lasts longer and keeps running, while the Porsche's engine eventually dies.

22:36The BMW's engine lasts over 22 minutes, proving to be more durable.

25:30The host explores the BMW's engine while it is still running.

32:40The host concludes the video and mentions other engine destruction videos.