2005 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 325 (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 325 | Cervo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |
