2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom

To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Toyota Windom were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 530 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 530 2005 Toyota Windom
Make BMW Toyota
Model 530 Windom
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2981 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1820 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2730 mm


 

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