1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 487 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
