1988 BMW 520 vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 24 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 798 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 926 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2012 Koenigsegg Agera has manual transmission. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | BMW | Koenigsegg |
| Model | 520 | Agera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
