2005 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Holden GTS

To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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