1983 BMW 525 vs. 1994 BMW 740
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 11 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 500 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1994 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1994 BMW 740 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2940 mm |
