2007 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Zeta would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Zeta. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Zeta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Zeta. (182 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 2001 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 525 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5497 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
