1994 Porsche 968 vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 525 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968. 2011 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 968 | 2011 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 968 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |
