2009 BMW 125 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 125 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
