2008 BMW 120 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche Pan Americana has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
