1980 BMW 628 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 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 41 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
Because 1980 BMW 628 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 BMW 628. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 628 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
