1978 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 628 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
