1983 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 12 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), 1995 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 965 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 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 | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |