1996 BMW 520 vs. 1999 BMW Breyton

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 204 kg more than 1996 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.

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