1996 BMW 745 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
