2009 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 246 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 92 L |