2003 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1990 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | Mondial |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |