2009 BMW 128 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 128 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 BMW 128. 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 128 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 128 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |