2006 BMW 120 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
