1993 BMW 520 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1993 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 507 kg more than 1993 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, 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 520 | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 520 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
