2006 BMW 120 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 640 kg more than 1987 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 924 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 216 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 | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |