1990 BMW 525 vs. 1990 Fiat Tempra
To start off, both 1990 BMW 525 and 1990 Fiat Tempra were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (91 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 BMW 525 (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1990 Fiat Tempra | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | Tempra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
