1988 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 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 445 kg more than 1988 BMW 525.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
