2007 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (190 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 525 | Victor |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3294 cc |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |