2009 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 180 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 293 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 | 1320 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
