2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 911 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 53 L |
