1995 Acura Integra vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Acura Integra. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Integra.
Because 2012 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Integra | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | Integra | 525 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
