2006 BMW 530 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 530 | Dinan |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2990 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 403 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |