1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Isuzu Hombre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Isuzu Hombre would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Hombre. (190 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Hombre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Isuzu Hombre | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Isuzu | BMW |
| Model | Hombre | 530 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |
