2004 BMW 525 vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 525 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
