2006 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden GTS.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 525 | GTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
