1990 BMW 518 vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 418 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 BMW 518 | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | BMW | Suzuki |
Model | 518 | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 66 L |