1983 BMW 525 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 10 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 226 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
