1992 BMW 740 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 928. (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
