2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3270 mm |