1992 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 911 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 125 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3594 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 53 L |