2005 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Vector M12
To start off, both 2005 BMW 520 and 2005 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vector M12 weights approximately 70 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, 2005 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 2005 Vector M12 | |
| Make | BMW | Vector |
| Model | 520 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
