2003 BMW 525 vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 525 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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, 2003 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 525 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | BRZ |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
