1990 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 20 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (631 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1990 BMW 520. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 813 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520. 2010 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 520 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3391 mm |
