2003 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 530 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2800 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
