2005 BMW 325 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 105 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 325 | Dinan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
