2009 BMW 118 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 118 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |