1977 BMW 528 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 11 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 528 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
