1996 BMW 525 vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 1996 BMW 525 and 1996 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1996 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |