1990 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | HR-V |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |