2007 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (909 Nm) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 909 Nm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |