2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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 530 (290 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 530 | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
