1981 BMW 525 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |
