2009 BMW 523 vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1995 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, 2009 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 523 | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 523 | 520 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
