2009 BMW 135 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 135 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 92 L |