1995 Lancia Delta vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1995 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Delta | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Delta | 525 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
