2009 BMW 120 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |