1990 BMW 525 vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
