1979 BMW 728 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (375 HP) has 194 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (490 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 728 | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 490 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |