BMW M1 (1978 – 1981) vs Porsche 928 (1978 – 1982): specs compared
The BMW M1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 277 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 230 km/h. The Porsche 928 uses less fuel, from 13.0 L/100 km against 16.3 L/100 km. The BMW M1 is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,448 mm, the Porsche 928 is 89 mm longer than the BMW M1.
| Specification |
BMW
M1
1978 – 1981
|
Porsche
928
1978 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1981 | 1978 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 277 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.3 L/100 km | 13.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,359 mm | 4,448 mm |
| Width | 1,824 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,138 mm | 1,313 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.