2009 BMW 125 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 125 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
