1977 BMW 728 vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 24 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 336 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen W12.
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, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 2001 Volkswagen W12 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 728 | W12 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 590 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |