1990 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 22 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 171 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, 2012 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 525 | M |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2901 mm |
