2006 BMW 530 vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Solara. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 530 | Solara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
