1988 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1988 BMW 520 | 1960 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
Make | BMW | Willys-Overland |
Model | 520 | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2280 mm |