1992 BMW 520 vs. 2003 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 11 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 308 kg more than 2003 Panoz AIV.
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, 2003 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 2003 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 520 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
