2007 BMW 525 vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965.
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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 965 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 | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
