2007 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 968 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5497 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |