1978 BMW 725 vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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, 1986 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 725 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 725 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2280 mm |