2003 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Isuzu I-290
To start off, 2007 Isuzu I-290 is newer by 4 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Isuzu I-290.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Isuzu I-290. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Isuzu I-290. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2007 Isuzu I-290 has manual transmission. 2007 Isuzu I-290 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2007 Isuzu I-290 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 530 | I-290 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
