2005 BMW 520 vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Rageous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Rageous would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 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 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 1999 Pontiac Rageous | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 520 | Rageous |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2970 mm |
