1995 BMW 528 vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 2005 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 528 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
