1983 BMW 525 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 911 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |