1972 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1972 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
