2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus Minority Report. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus Minority Report would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lexus Minority Report | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | Minority Report | 525 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2968 mm |
