2007 BMW 118 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 118 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |