1992 BMW 520 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 520 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
