1988 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
