1984 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
