1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1973 BMW 525

To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1973 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 5.8 1973 BMW 525
Make BMW BMW
Model 5.8 525
Year Released 1993 1973
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5800 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 786 Nm 208 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 321 km/hour 192 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2640 mm


 

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