2003 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Isuzu VehiCross
To start off, 2003 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 BMW X5 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2000 Isuzu VehiCross | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | X5 | VehiCross |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |
