2008 BMW 120 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
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, 1977 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 930 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |