2007 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 BMW 130. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 130 | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |