2009 BMW 120 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
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 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 228 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 255 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 | 1326 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 86 L |