2005 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1997 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Astro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
