1988 BMW 520 vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 23 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 661 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 520 | Savana |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |