1988 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1988 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 525 | Corniche |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 239 Nm | 739 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |