1996 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,650 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 788 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2650 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 632 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 775 kg |
