1990 BMW 525 vs. 1998 BMW 740
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1990 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1998 BMW 740 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1968 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
