1977 BMW 528 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 17 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 965 weights approximately 54 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 528 | 965 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |