2007 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |