1978 BMW B7 vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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 B7 (627 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | B7 | 928 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 408 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |