2007 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 730 | 928 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |