2009 BMW 135 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 135 | 924 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |