1995 BMW M5 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 16 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 167 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| 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 | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
