2005 BMW 525 vs. 1975 Kia Brisa
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Kia Brisa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Kia Brisa would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1975 Kia Brisa. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1975 Kia Brisa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1975 Kia Brisa. 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 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Kia Brisa. (68 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Kia Brisa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1975 Kia Brisa | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 525 | Brisa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
