1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1980 BMW 628
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 13 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1980 BMW 628 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 5.8 | 628 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |