1977 BMW 528 vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 33 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2010 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 528 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |