1981 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
