1996 BMW 535 vs. 1996 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1996 BMW 535 and 1996 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Swift. (55 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Swift, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Swift. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1996 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 535 | Swift |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2270 mm |
