1978 BMW 628 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1978 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 628.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 628 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
