1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1993 BMW 520
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1993 BMW 520. 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1993 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 3.3 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
