2005 Isuzu Ascender vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Isuzu Ascender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu Ascender would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 BMW X5. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Ascender. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Ascender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu Ascender | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Isuzu | BMW |
| Model | Ascender | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2934 mm |
