1988 BMW 525 vs. 1957 GAZ M-20

To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1957 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1957 GAZ M-20. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 GAZ M-20. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1957 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1957 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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