2009 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
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 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525.
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 2009 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 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 525 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
