2009 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 928. (237 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1977 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, 2009 BMW 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 928. (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
