2008 BMW 525 vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 569 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 914 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
