2006 BMW 120 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1980 Porsche 924.
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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 924 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |