2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche 911 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |