1976 BMW 628 vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1976 BMW 628 and 1976 Volkswagen SP2 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 628 | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 628 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
