1988 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 25 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), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 760 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.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 520 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
