1976 BMW 630 vs. 1981 BMW 528
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1981 BMW 528 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 630 | 528 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |