2009 BMW 118 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1964 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1964 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 118 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |