2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Porsche 911 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 120 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.0:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |