2009 BMW 120 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 168 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
