2005 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 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 71 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | 125 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
