1992 Porsche 968 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 968 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 968 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
