2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 467 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 525 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 17.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
