1991 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 385 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1411 mm |
