2008 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |