what advantages does a e32 have over a e34?

[adashio]

what advantages are included in an e32 that arent in an e34? for comparison we'll say tere both 1991 model auto's.

[shogun]

I would like to answer your question with another question: what would be advantages for you?

More legroom for driver and more legroom in the rear? Or even more legroom in the rear with the E32 L-version?
A V12 engine with 300 HP?
A second aircon in the rear? A cooler box in the Highline version?
Longer wheelbase?
Single electric rear seats?
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/361206/
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/361259
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/361310
dimensions are here
http://www.7-forum.com/modelle/e32/technische_daten.php

[adashio]

hmmm, basiclly its bigger with a few luxury options which dont really affect the driver....so from the pictures im guessing this is a 4 person car only? i guess the 5 series hits the sweet spot in terms of luxury and size

[shogun]

Highline version is a 4-seater only, that is right.

[Nick.Hay]

I noticed that you are driving an E34 520i Adashio.

I don't mean to be rude, but they are one of the lower end of the E34s too. So if you were comparing the 520 to an E32, you'll find that the E32 is probably much nicer.

My mate has a 1990 735iL, and I have a 1990 535iA. The biggest difference is his has leather. They are a little bit bigger both inside and out, but a lot of the dials, switches etc are identical to the E34. It still feels like an E34 to drive (tho it is a little heavier, and you do notice the larger body work initially), and has most of the dynamics of an E34 in traffic. I haven't driven an E32 quickly or on twisty roads, so I am unsure how it would feel being driven hard... But I guess we didn't buy our E32s or E34s to be twisty mountain pass racers!!

I must say I prefer the size and shape of the E34, but having said that I "don't not" like the E32 by any stretch of the imagination.