2009 BMW 118 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 59 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 118 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |