2005 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. 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 125 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Quantum has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Quantum 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 530 | Quantum |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 28.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |