1988 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 25 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1988 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 525 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2745 mm |
