1996 BMW 535 vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, both 1996 BMW 535 and 1996 BMW 725 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 BMW 535.
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 535 (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1996 BMW 725 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 725 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
