1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
