2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Isuzu KB
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Isuzu KB were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc, 2005 Isuzu KB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu KB. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu KB weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu KB. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu KB. 2005 Isuzu KB has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Isuzu KB will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Isuzu KB | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 525 | KB |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1810 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
