1979 BMW 728 vs. 1998 Daewoo Prince
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Prince is newer by 19 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1998 Daewoo Prince | |
| Make | BMW | Daewoo |
| Model | 728 | Prince |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
