1992 BMW 525 vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, both 1992 BMW 525 and 1992 BMW 740 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1992 BMW 740 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 740 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |