1981 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 740 kg more than 1981 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 525 | Ducato |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |