2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120.
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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |