1988 BMW 520 vs. 2011 Maybach Landaulet

To start off, 2011 Maybach Landaulet 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520.

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 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 825 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.

Compare all specifications:

1988 BMW 520 2011 Maybach Landaulet
Make BMW Maybach
Model 520 Landaulet
Year Released 1988 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 620 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 999 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 6165 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1981 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3828 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.5 L/100km 23.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 110 L


 

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