1980 BMW 725 vs. 2006 Hyundai Tipper
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,607 cc, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper.
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, 1980 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tipper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 725 | 2006 Hyundai Tipper | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 725 | Tipper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2607 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
