2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Chevrolet Aveo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
Because 2006 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 530 | Aveo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
