2005 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1960 Seat 1400. 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 525 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 525 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
