1975 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1975 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 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |
