2004 BMW 530 vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 8 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 163 kg more 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 530 | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 530 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
