2005 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 924 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |