2009 BMW 125 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 125 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 77 L |