1978 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 520 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 89 L |