2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Fiat Seicento
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Fiat Seicento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 525 | Seicento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
