2004 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 583 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |