2009 BMW 120 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1966 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 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |