1973 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1973 BMW 525 and 1973 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2280 mm |