1977 BMW 528 vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 641 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 528 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 632 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 775 kg |
