1964 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (136 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 116 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
