2011 Lancia Voyager vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lancia Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lancia Voyager would be higher. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 320 kg more than 2012 BMW 520.
Because 2012 BMW 520 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lancia Voyager | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Lancia | BMW |
| Model | Voyager | 520 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2777 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
