1978 BMW B7 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | B7 | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 356 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 400 Nm |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1455 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |