2005 Avanti Studebaker vs. 2008 BMW X3
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Avanti Studebaker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Avanti Studebaker would be higher. At 6,751 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Avanti Studebaker (307 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. 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, 2008 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Avanti Studebaker. (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Avanti Studebaker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Avanti Studebaker | 2008 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Avanti | BMW |
| Model | Studebaker | X3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6751 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2775 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2800 mm |
