1988 BMW 520 vs. 1992 Renault Racoon

To start off, 1992 Renault Racoon is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Renault Racoon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1992 Renault Racoon. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Racoon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1992 Renault Racoon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Renault Racoon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Renault Racoon will offer significantly more control. 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) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Racoon. (107 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Racoon. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault Racoon has manual transmission. 1992 Renault Racoon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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