1973 BMW 525 vs. 1973 BMW 3
To start off, both 1973 BMW 525 and 1973 BMW 3 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.
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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1973 BMW 3 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 525 | 3 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3153 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |