1992 BMW 730 vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1992 BMW 730.
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 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 2005 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
