2006 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 130 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 130.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130. 2006 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 130 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |