2001 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2001 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 BMW X5. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Because 2001 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 BMW X5 (410 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | X5 | Piranha |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
