2007 BMW 320 vs. 1990 BMW 520
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1990 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
