1984 BMW 628 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 BMW 628. 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 BMW 628 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 628 | 525 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |