1988 BMW 520 vs. 1970 GAZ 24
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ 24. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ 24 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 GAZ 24 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 GAZ 24. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ 24. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1970 GAZ 24. 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ 24. (172 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ 24.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1970 GAZ 24 | |
| Make | BMW | GAZ |
| Model | 520 | 24 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
