2004 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2004 BMW 530 and 2004 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 9-7X (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530.
Because 2004 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X 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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saab 9-7X. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saab 9-7X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 2004 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | BMW | Saab |
| Model | 530 | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
