2009 BMW 120 vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |