1977 BMW 728 vs. 1988 Porsche 962
To start off, 1988 Porsche 962 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1988 Porsche 962.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1988 Porsche 962 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 728 | 962 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1040 mm |
