2007 BMW 130 vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 130 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |