1983 BMW 628 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 628 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1983 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 72 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 628. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 628 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
