2007 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Sedan would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (97 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 325 | Sedan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
