2012 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2012 BMW 525 and 2012 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Alto.
Because 2012 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 2012 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Alto, 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Alto. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2012 Suzuki Alto has manual transmission. 2012 Suzuki Alto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 525 | 2012 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 525 | Alto |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2360 mm |
