1977 BMW 728 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 728 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |