2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 BMW 120

To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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 120 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2009 BMW 120
Make BMW BMW
Model 320 120
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 341 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 228 km/hour 215 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1440 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.6 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 51 L


 

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