2007 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 930 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |