1987 BMW 628 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1987 BMW 628. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 628 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 628 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 628 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
