1984 BMW 725 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 725 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2420 mm |
