2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 120 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3822 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |