1995 Subaru SVX vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru SVX weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1995 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Subaru SVX | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | SVX | 530 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
