2009 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 525 | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5495 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |