1992 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 18 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 520 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4501 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
