1987 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Porsche 911 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | 911 | 525 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 84 mm |
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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |