1977 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 BMW 530. 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 530 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 530 | 928 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |