2007 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Holden |
Model | 525 | Brougham |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |