2011 BMW 1 Series vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 BMW 1 Series and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 1 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 1 Series | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 1 Series | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4374 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |