2008 BMW 118 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118. 2008 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 118 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |