2009 BMW 760 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW 760 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1985 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 760 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 760 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5971 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
