2006 BMW 325 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan

To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 11 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 (976 Nm) has 739 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325. 2006 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 325 1995 BMW Dinan
Make BMW BMW
Model 325 Dinan
Year Released 2006 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2490 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 184 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 976 Nm
Top Speed 206 km/hour 321 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2770 mm