1982 BMW 328 vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1987 Porsche 928 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 328 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
