1980 BMW 628 vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 628 | 914 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |