2005 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 Porsche GT2.
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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | GT2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 621 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |