1977 BMW 728 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1988 Porsche 928.
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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 728 | 928 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |