1978 BMW 725 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 725 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |