1996 BMW 740 vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1988 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 740 | 520 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |