1994 BMW 735 vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 2 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 332 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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 735 | 1992 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 735 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
