2003 BMW 520 vs. 1999 BMW Breyton

To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Breyton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Breyton 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 159 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520.

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 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520. 2003 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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