2009 BMW 130 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 BMW 130 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 130 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |
