1979 BMW 735 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 735 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (193 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1979 BMW 735.
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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 735 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
