1988 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Holden UTE
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1988 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 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1973 Holden UTE | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 525 | UTE |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 5047 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |