2004 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Aspen is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Aspen (299 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 530.
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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Aspen. (330 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 2009 Chrysler Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 530 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
