2004 BMW 116 vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 BMW 116. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 116 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 116 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
