2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Volvo V50 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 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (269 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V50. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V50.
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 Volvo V50, 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 (571 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V50. (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V50. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2005 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2005 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 530 | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 530 | V50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |