2008 BMW 525 vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
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, 1997 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 993 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |