2007 BMW 118 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 340 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118. 2007 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
