1992 BMW 525 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 260 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, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
