1992 BMW 525 vs. 1990 BMW M3
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1990 BMW M3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
