1979 BMW 728 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 55 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 728 | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |