2004 BMW 525 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 968 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |