1983 BMW 525 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1983 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 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 928 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |