2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 4.9 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 | 1335 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |