1972 Porsche 917 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 345 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (400 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Porsche 917 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 917 | 525 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 2497 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |