2005 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Kia K2700
To start off, both 2005 BMW 520 and 2005 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700. 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 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 2005 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 520 | K2700 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2665 cc |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
