2011 BMW 128 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 128. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 128 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 128 | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |