1995 BMW 525 vs. 1990 GMC Jimmy

To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 GMC Jimmy. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1990 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 334 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.

Because 1990 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1990 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525. 1990 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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