1990 BMW 525 vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 2 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. Both 1990 BMW 525 and 1988 BMW 525 are equipped with a 2,494 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster 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, 1990 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 525 | 1988 BMW 525 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 525 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |