2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 325 | Frontera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 290 Nm |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |