2003 BMW 530 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 9 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 118 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Colorado (433 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 530 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 530 | Colorado |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |