1988 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 BMW 520 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 1988 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.

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