2008 BMW 525 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 525 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
