1973 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 169 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 525 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
