1973 BMW 525 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 935 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 208 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |