1973 BMW 525 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 BMW 525. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 928 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |