1977 BMW 628 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1977 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 628.
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, 2002 Porsche 911 (502 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 628. (260 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 628 | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 502 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |