2005 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, both 2005 BMW 520 and 2005 Chevrolet Astro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Astro (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 2005 Chevrolet Astro | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Astro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |