1977 BMW 528 vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1993 Porsche 993 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 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 993 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 993 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 528 | 993 |
| 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 | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |
