2004 BMW X5 vs. 2004 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, both 2004 BMW X5 and 2004 Chrysler Voyager were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW X5 weights approximately 332 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 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 X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (367 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW X5 | 2004 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | X5 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2275 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 75 L |
