1995 BMW M5 vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
