1954 BMW 502 vs. 1994 BMW 520
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1994 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 502 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
