2009 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |