1977 BMW 528 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 528 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
