1977 BMW 728 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 678 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 728 | 356 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |