1978 BMW B7 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 15 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 2004 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | B7 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 370 Nm |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |