1988 BMW 520 vs. 2002 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2002 Toyota FXS is newer by 14 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 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota FXS (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Toyota FXS.
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, 2002 Toyota FXS (270 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota FXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 2002 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | FXS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
