1979 BMW 728 vs. 1980 Porsche 928
To start off, 1980 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,474 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 928 (239 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Porsche 928.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1980 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 728 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
