1992 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1972 Holden Monaro. 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, 1972 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.

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