2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Toyota Ipsum

To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Toyota Ipsum were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Ipsum. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 159 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.

Because 2005 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Ipsum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Ipsum.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 530 2005 Toyota Ipsum
Make BMW Toyota
Model 530 Ipsum
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 227 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1794 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.3 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 61 L


 

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