2009 BMW 125 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 176 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 125 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
