2006 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Isuzu KB

To start off, both 2006 BMW 318 and 2006 Isuzu KB were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc, 2006 Isuzu KB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 BMW 318.

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, 2006 Isuzu KB (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu KB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 318.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 318 2006 Isuzu KB
Make BMW Isuzu
Model 318 KB
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 2405 cc
Horse Power 141 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 207 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3060 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 76 L


 

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